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Look good while giving back!!! Empower girls and young women by shopping the Save a Girl, Change the World online store. The more shirts we sell the more we can help to empower, support, and educate girls and young women in developing countries. Great Mother’s Day gifts too!!!
Save a Girl, Change the World is now 84 Facebook Fans strong….keep going and continue to spread the word! Continue to check back for frequent updates and ways Save a Girl, Change the World continues to grow!
Save a Girl, Change the World ONLINE STORE!!!
www.cafepress.com/SaveaGirl
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010
Campaign for Female Education
When you educate a girl in Africa, everything changes. She’ll be three times less likely to get HIV/AIDS, earn 25 percent more income and have a smaller, healthier family (Camfed.org).
Education of girls is undoubtedly the most important and influential means to end poverty. The Campaign for Female Education (Camfed, 2010) is one courageous organization making a difference for thousands of young girls. CamFed (2010) states education can change everything. In sub-Saharan Africa, 24 million girls can't afford to go to school. A girl may marry as young as 13 and has a one in 22 chance of dying in childbirth. One in six of her children will die before the age of five.
Since 1993, Camfed has fought poverty and AIDS by educating girls and empowering young women. Camfed uses a community-based, holistic approach to bring about change in Africa. The girls supported are selected by the community as being the most in need. Camfed is not just about supplying books and uniforms. The organization helps young girls through out their development and into adulthood.
Please pass the word, check out their website (www.camfed.org), and continue to support Save a Girl, Change the World.
Reference
Campaign for Female Education (2010). Camfed: What we do. Retrieved on April 11, 2010 from http://us.camfed.org/site/PageServer?pagename=home_index&cvridirect=true
Education of girls is undoubtedly the most important and influential means to end poverty. The Campaign for Female Education (Camfed, 2010) is one courageous organization making a difference for thousands of young girls. CamFed (2010) states education can change everything. In sub-Saharan Africa, 24 million girls can't afford to go to school. A girl may marry as young as 13 and has a one in 22 chance of dying in childbirth. One in six of her children will die before the age of five.
Since 1993, Camfed has fought poverty and AIDS by educating girls and empowering young women. Camfed uses a community-based, holistic approach to bring about change in Africa. The girls supported are selected by the community as being the most in need. Camfed is not just about supplying books and uniforms. The organization helps young girls through out their development and into adulthood.
Please pass the word, check out their website (www.camfed.org), and continue to support Save a Girl, Change the World.
Reference
Campaign for Female Education (2010). Camfed: What we do. Retrieved on April 11, 2010 from http://us.camfed.org/site/PageServer?pagename=home_index&cvridirect=true
Monday, March 8, 2010
UN Millennium Development Goals and Save a Girl, Change the World
The eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) – which range from halving extreme poverty to halting the spread of HIV/AIDS and providing universal primary education, all by the target date of 2015 – form a blueprint agreed to by all the world’s countries and all the world’s leading development institutions. They have galvanized unprecedented efforts to meet the needs of the world’s poorest (UN Millennium Development Goals, 2010).
The eight Millennium Development Goals:
1. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
2. Achieve universal primary education
3. Promote gender equality and empower women
4. Reduce child mortality
5. Improve maternal health
6. Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases
7. Ensure environmental sustainability
8. Develop a global partnership for development
Within each eight goals are “Targets” that are discussed for specific goals and actions for that particular goal area. For example, goal #2 “Achieve Universal Primary Education”: Target 1 states “Ensure that, by 2015, children everywhere, boys and girls alike, will be able to complete a full course of primary schooling”. Under each area has specific and detailed actions that need to be taken in order to ensure that goals are fulfilled.
The United Nations Development Program stated, “Women’s empowerment helps raise economic productivity and reduce infant mortality. It contributes to improved health and nutrition. It increases the chances of education for the next generation” (as cited in Kristoff & WuDunn, 2009).
Save a Girl, Change the World utilizes the eight UN MDG’s as a guiding framework to support girls and young women in developing countries. By increasing awareness of the UN MDG’s and Save a Girl, Change a World we can educate the public. The mission of Save a Girl, Change the world is to “Empower – Support – Educate” which can help to support the achievement of the UN Millennium Developmental Goals. In September 2010, the UN will host a summit in NY for world leaders to “Keep the promise” alive and ensure that the “goals” can be achieved by 2015.
To learn more about the UN Millennium Developmental Goals:
UN Millennial Development Goals
http://www.un.org/millenniumgoals/
References:
Kristoff, N. & WuDunn, S. (2009). Half the sky: Turning oppression into opportunity for women worldwide. New York, NY: Alfred A. Knopf
UN Millennium Development Goals (2010). End Poverty 2015: Make it happen. Retrieved on March 7, 2010 from http://www.un.org/millenniumgoals/
The eight Millennium Development Goals:
1. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
2. Achieve universal primary education
3. Promote gender equality and empower women
4. Reduce child mortality
5. Improve maternal health
6. Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases
7. Ensure environmental sustainability
8. Develop a global partnership for development
Within each eight goals are “Targets” that are discussed for specific goals and actions for that particular goal area. For example, goal #2 “Achieve Universal Primary Education”: Target 1 states “Ensure that, by 2015, children everywhere, boys and girls alike, will be able to complete a full course of primary schooling”. Under each area has specific and detailed actions that need to be taken in order to ensure that goals are fulfilled.
The United Nations Development Program stated, “Women’s empowerment helps raise economic productivity and reduce infant mortality. It contributes to improved health and nutrition. It increases the chances of education for the next generation” (as cited in Kristoff & WuDunn, 2009).
Save a Girl, Change the World utilizes the eight UN MDG’s as a guiding framework to support girls and young women in developing countries. By increasing awareness of the UN MDG’s and Save a Girl, Change a World we can educate the public. The mission of Save a Girl, Change the world is to “Empower – Support – Educate” which can help to support the achievement of the UN Millennium Developmental Goals. In September 2010, the UN will host a summit in NY for world leaders to “Keep the promise” alive and ensure that the “goals” can be achieved by 2015.
To learn more about the UN Millennium Developmental Goals:
UN Millennial Development Goals
http://www.un.org/millenniumgoals/
References:
Kristoff, N. & WuDunn, S. (2009). Half the sky: Turning oppression into opportunity for women worldwide. New York, NY: Alfred A. Knopf
UN Millennium Development Goals (2010). End Poverty 2015: Make it happen. Retrieved on March 7, 2010 from http://www.un.org/millenniumgoals/
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Let's GO SHOPPING!!!!! Check out our NEW STORE!!!!!
In honor of International Women’s Day March 8th Save a Girl, Change the World store is now OPEN!!!
It is now easy to support Save a Girl, Change the World.
Simply, go to the store, purchase an item or two, and presto….you are supporting Save a Girl, Change the World!
Proceeds go to support programs for girls and women in developing countries. The more we show our support the more awareness we create, the more awareness we create the more girls and women we empower, support, and educate!
Follow the link: www.cafepress.com/SaveaGirl
It is now easy to support Save a Girl, Change the World.
Simply, go to the store, purchase an item or two, and presto….you are supporting Save a Girl, Change the World!
Proceeds go to support programs for girls and women in developing countries. The more we show our support the more awareness we create, the more awareness we create the more girls and women we empower, support, and educate!
Follow the link: www.cafepress.com/SaveaGirl
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
International Women's Day!!! March 8, 2010
Mark your calendars!!!!! Save a Girl Change the World celebrates International Women’s Day March 8th!
International Women's Day (8 March) is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. The United States even designates the whole month of March as 'Women's History Month'. So make a difference, think globally and act locally !! Make everyday International Women's Day. Save a Girl Change the World is raising awareness in support of girls and young women. Do your bit to ensure that the future for girls is bright, equal, safe and rewarding!!!!
For more information go to:
www.internationalwomensday.com
Or
"Join me on the Bridge" campaign with Women for Women International. To honor the resilience of millions of women survivors of war around the world, Women for Women International is hosting a global campaign called “Join me on the Bridge” on International Women's Day: March 8, 2010.
http://www.womenforwomen.org/bridge/index.php
More to come next Monday on International Women’s Day!!!
International Women's Day (8 March) is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. The United States even designates the whole month of March as 'Women's History Month'. So make a difference, think globally and act locally !! Make everyday International Women's Day. Save a Girl Change the World is raising awareness in support of girls and young women. Do your bit to ensure that the future for girls is bright, equal, safe and rewarding!!!!
For more information go to:
www.internationalwomensday.com
Or
"Join me on the Bridge" campaign with Women for Women International. To honor the resilience of millions of women survivors of war around the world, Women for Women International is hosting a global campaign called “Join me on the Bridge” on International Women's Day: March 8, 2010.
http://www.womenforwomen.org/bridge/index.php
More to come next Monday on International Women’s Day!!!
Friday, February 26, 2010
Coalition for Adolescent Girls
There are 600 million girls in developing countries. An extra year of primary school boosts girls’ eventual wages by 10 to 20 percent. An extra year of secondary school:15 to 25 percent. (Girl Effect)
In addition, a South African study found that giving girls a $6 uniform every 18 months increased the chance they would stay in school and consequently significantly reduced the number of pregnancies (Kristoff & WuDunn, 2009).
Save a Girl, Change the World, would like to acknowledge Coalition for Adolescent Girls www.coalitionforadolescentgirls.org
Coalition for Adolescent Girls: Girls Count series does more than uncover adolescent girl-specific data. It is also shaping an ambitious, far-reaching but practical agenda for global action.
The agenda’s goal? Unleash the power of the 600 million girls in the developing world to change their lives, their communities, and nations.
It all starts with your support. Save a Girl, Change the World is here to make a statement, create awareness, and cultivate change. Because truly, when YOU Save a Girl, You can Change the World. Spread the message…….Empower – Support – Educate!!!
In addition, a South African study found that giving girls a $6 uniform every 18 months increased the chance they would stay in school and consequently significantly reduced the number of pregnancies (Kristoff & WuDunn, 2009).
Save a Girl, Change the World, would like to acknowledge Coalition for Adolescent Girls www.coalitionforadolescentgirls.org
Coalition for Adolescent Girls: Girls Count series does more than uncover adolescent girl-specific data. It is also shaping an ambitious, far-reaching but practical agenda for global action.
The agenda’s goal? Unleash the power of the 600 million girls in the developing world to change their lives, their communities, and nations.
It all starts with your support. Save a Girl, Change the World is here to make a statement, create awareness, and cultivate change. Because truly, when YOU Save a Girl, You can Change the World. Spread the message…….Empower – Support – Educate!!!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Maternal Health and Women Deliver
Maternal health is a global responsibility. Currently, U.S. spends approximately less than one twentieth of 1 percent of the amount spent on our military for maternal health (Kristoff & WuDunn, 2009). The equivalent of 5 jumbo jets’ worth of women die in labor each year (Kristoff & WuDunn, 2009). In addition, for every woman who dies in childbirth, at least 10 additional women suffer significant injuries such as fistulas (a conditional rarely seen in the West) and serious tearing.
Save a Girl, Change the World would like to acknowledge the organization: Women Deliver. www.womendeliver.org
Women Deliver is a global advocacy organization bringing together voices from around the world to call for action against maternal death.
Women Deliver works globally to generate political commitment and financial investment for fulfilling Millennium Development Goal #5 — to reduce maternal mortality and achieve universal access to reproductive health.
Women Deliver’s message is that maternal health is both a human right and a practical necessity for sustainable development.
• Every minute of every day, a woman dies needlessly of pregnancy-related causes. That means that more than 560,000 women and girls die every year. Almost all of these deaths (99%) occur in the developing world.
• Ten million women are lost in every generation.
• Four million newborn babies die every year, also from causes that are mainly preventable and typically linked to the mother's health.
• Huge disparities exist between rich and poor countries, and between the rich and poor in all countries.
• One in eight Afghan women will die from complications of pregnancy and childbirth, and one in seven in Niger.
• One in 4,800 women will die of these causes in the United States, and one in 17,400 in Sweden.
(Women Deliver, 2010)
Reference
Kristoff, N. & WuDunn, S. (2009). Half the sky: Turning oppression into opportunity for women worldwide. New York, NY: Alfred A. Knopf
Women Deliver (2010). Invest in women: It pays. Retrieved on February 19, 2010 from www.womendeliver.org
Save a Girl, Change the World would like to acknowledge the organization: Women Deliver. www.womendeliver.org
Women Deliver is a global advocacy organization bringing together voices from around the world to call for action against maternal death.
Women Deliver works globally to generate political commitment and financial investment for fulfilling Millennium Development Goal #5 — to reduce maternal mortality and achieve universal access to reproductive health.
Women Deliver’s message is that maternal health is both a human right and a practical necessity for sustainable development.
• Every minute of every day, a woman dies needlessly of pregnancy-related causes. That means that more than 560,000 women and girls die every year. Almost all of these deaths (99%) occur in the developing world.
• Ten million women are lost in every generation.
• Four million newborn babies die every year, also from causes that are mainly preventable and typically linked to the mother's health.
• Huge disparities exist between rich and poor countries, and between the rich and poor in all countries.
• One in eight Afghan women will die from complications of pregnancy and childbirth, and one in seven in Niger.
• One in 4,800 women will die of these causes in the United States, and one in 17,400 in Sweden.
(Women Deliver, 2010)
Reference
Kristoff, N. & WuDunn, S. (2009). Half the sky: Turning oppression into opportunity for women worldwide. New York, NY: Alfred A. Knopf
Women Deliver (2010). Invest in women: It pays. Retrieved on February 19, 2010 from www.womendeliver.org
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